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1964 1¢ WDDR-001 "Best Of" Variety Description: A very strong Class I CCW spread shows on the letters of USA, EPU, ONE CENT, the dots, the designer's initials, and the lower left side of the Memorial. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Numerous die scratches run from north to south throughout the obverse. Obverse Stage B: Die scratches run from SW to NE in the field to the left of the bust. Obverse Stage C: Numerous die scratches run from NW to SE throughout the obverse. Reverse Stage A: Two die scratches run from the upper right T of UNITED to the center of the E. A die scratch runs SE from the lower right D in UNITED. A die scratch runs north from the top of the statue's head to the top of the 6th Memorial bay. A horizontal die scratch can be found above the PLU of PLURIBUS. Reverse Stage B: The Stage A die scratches have been abraded away. A die scratch runs from the upper left 1st T of STATES south to the upper left 1st U in PLURIBUS. A die scratch runs from the upper L to the U in PLURIBUS. A die scratch runs from NW to SE through the upper right N to the lower T in CENT. Reverse Stage C: The Stage B die scratches have been abraded away. A die scratch runs from the bottom of the A in STATES SE to the upper right 1st U in PLURIBUS. A short die scratch extends ESE from the upper left E to the N of CENT. A die scratch runs from the upper right E in STATES ESE through the S to the upper left O in OF. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: CONECA: 1-R-I, Cherrypickers’ Guide: FS-01-1964-801 (026), Crawford: CDDR-001, Coppercoins: 1964P-1DR-001 Comments: This variety appeared in our 1984 book The Lincoln Cent Doubled Die (pages 129 and 130) where it was listed as 1964 1¢ 1-R-V. It has since been recognized as a Class I doubled die variety. Early reports of the variety were made by John A. Wexler and Tom Miller. Stage A specimens of this variety are scarce and should command a significantly higher premium than Stage B or Stage C specimens.
1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-002 "Best Of" Variety Description: A strong CW spread from a pivot at 10:00 shows on AMERICA, the designer’s initials, the lower right Memorial building, and the letters of ONE CENT. Die Markers: Obverse: A die gouge can be found on the center of Lincoln’s right shoulder. Reverse: A die scratch runs SW from the upper right R to the lower left I in AMERICA. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: CONECA: 2-R-V, Breen: #2242, Crawford: CDDR-006 Comments: As a proof variety it is highly unlikely that more than 3,000 specimens of this variety exist, as that is the average die life for a Lincoln cent proof die. Consequently, this variety should be considered to be extremely rare.
1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-003 1964 1¢ WDDR-004 "Best Of" Variety 1964 1¢ WDDR-005 "Best Of" Variety 1964 1¢ WDDR-006 1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-007 “Best Of” Variety Description: A strong CCW spread from a pivot at approximately 9:00 shows on the letters of EPU, the dots, USA, ONE CENT, the designer’s initials, and the lower right side of the Memorial building. Die Markers: Obverse: Two small die gouges (dots) can be found near the front of the neck. Reverse: A small die gouge (dot) can be found on the right base of the Memorial. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: Coppercoins: 1964P-1DR-002P
1964 1¢ WDDR-008 "Best Of" Variety Description: An extremely strong Class II spread towards the center shows on the letters of USA, ONE CENT, EPU, the dots, the designer’s initials, and both of the lower sides of the Memorial building. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Die scratches arc from SW to NE through the 19 in the date. A die crack runs from WNW to ESE through the upper back of the forehead. Obverse Stage B: None noted. Obverse Stage C: None noted. Obverse Stage D: None noted. Obverse Stage E: None noted. Reverse Stage A: A horizontal die scratch runs through the CE of CENT. A strong die clash can be found in the 3rd bay. Numerous fine die scratches run NNE from the top right of the Memorial roof. Reverse Stage B: A long die scratch runs from north to south through the E in EPU and between the T and A in STATES. A short, strong diagonal gouge can be found in the upper right 3rd bay. Reverse Stage C: The die gouge in the upper 3rd bay is now shorter and weaker. The die scratch through the E in EPU is no longer visible. Reverse Stage D: A strong die scratch runs from north to south next to right cornice and the upper part of the last Memorial column. A die crack can be found on the upper left of the E in CENT. Reverse Stage E: Heavy abrading made the Stage D die scratch shorter and weaker. Submitted By: Frank Baumann Cross References: CONECA: 20-R-II, Cherrypickers: FS-01-1964-802 (027), Crawford: CDDR-007, Coppercoins: 1964P-1DR-009 Comments: In the printed version of The CONECA U.S. Doubled Die Master Listing that was published in 1994 this variety was listed as 58-R-III and noted to be a “Small Design / Large Design”. In Volume 1 of the Fourth Edition of The Cherrypickers’ Guide to Rare Die Varieties which was published in 2000, the CONECA cross-reference was given as 58-R-II. In CONECA’s revised listings as posted on the “Variety Vista” website they now have it listed as 20-R-II. There no longer is a Die #58 listing in the CONECA Doubled Die Files. Coins with any of those listing numbers should be examined very carefully to determine whether or not it is the variety that I list as WDDR-008. Stage A
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1964 1¢ WDDR-009 "Best Of" Variety 1964 1¢ WDDR-010 "Best Of" Variety 1964 1¢ WDDR-011 "Best Of" Variety 1964 1¢ WDDR-012 1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-013 "Best Of" Variety 1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-014 1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-015 1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-016 1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-017 1964 1¢ WDDR-018 1964 1¢ WDDR-019 1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-020 1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-021 1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-022 1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-023 1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-024 1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-025 1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-026 1964 1¢ WDDR-027 1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-028 1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-029 1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-030 “Best Of” Variety Description: A very nice CW spread shows on the letters of USA, ONE CENT, the designer’s initials, the lower right side of the Memorial building, and slightly on EPU and the dots. Markers: Obverse: Several somewhat circular die scratches can be found to the left of the lips. Reverse: A die scratch runs from SW to NE below the left side of the horizontal crossbar of the T in CENT. Submitted By: Timothy Wissert Cross References: None known
1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-031 1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-032 1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-033 1964 1¢ WDDR-034 1964 1¢ WDDR-035 1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-036 1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-037 1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-038 1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-039 1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-040 1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-041 1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-042 1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-043 1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-044 1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-045 1964 1¢ WDDR-046 1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-047 "Best Of" Variety 1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-048 "Best Of" Variety Description: A Class I CW spread shows on USA, the designer’s initials, ONE CENT, the lower right Memorial, and slightly on EPU. Die Markers: Obverse: A small die gouge can be found SE of the I of IN. A small die gouge can be found to the left of the lower G of GOD. Reverse: Some short, nearly vertical die scratches can be found at the bottom of the 1st Memorial bay. Two light, horizontal die scratches can be found at the top of the 6th Memorial bay. A small die gouge (dot) can be found at the bottom of the 10th Memorial bay. Submitted By: Brian Ribar Cross References: None known Comments: As a proof variety it is highly unlikely that more than 3,000 specimens of this variety exist, as that is the average die life for a Lincoln cent proof die. Consequently, this variety should be considered to be extremely rare.
1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-049 1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-050 1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-051 "Best Of" Variety Description: A Class V CW spread from a pivot at 7:00 shows on USA, EPU, the designer’s initials, and slightly on the lower letters of CENT. Die Markers: Obverse: A short, vertical die gouge can be found to the left of the I of IN. A die gouge (dot) can be found to the left of the top of the 1. Reverse: A short, vertical die gouge can be found inside the lower E in AMERICA. A short, vertical die gouge can be found inside the lower E in CENT. Submitted By: Brian Ribar Cross References: None known Comments: As a proof variety it is highly unlikely that more than 3,000 specimens of this variety exist, as that is the average die life for a Lincoln cent proof die. Consequently, this variety should be considered to be extremely rare.
1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-052 1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-053 “Best Of” Variety Description: A CCW spread from a pivot at about 11:00 shows on the designer’s initials, the right base of the Memorial, USA, ONE CENT, and slightly on EPU. Die Markers: Obverse: A die gouge can be found midway between IN and GOD. Reverse: A die gouge (dot) can be found on the upper right N of CENT. A short, vertical die scratch can be found inside the lower N of ONE. Submitted By: William R. Hostutler Cross References: None known
1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-054 1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-055 1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-056 1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-057 1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-058 1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-059 1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-060 1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-061 1964 1¢ WDDR-062 “Best Of” Variety Description: A spread towards the center shows on UNITED, ONE CENT, the right base of the Memorial, and slightly on the designer’s initials. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A die scratch runs NNE from the top of the T in LIBERTY. A die scratch runs from SSW to NNE to the right of and below the chin. A short, vertical die scratch can be found NW of the bowtie. Several die scratches run from SSW to NNE to the right of the nose and forehead. The die clash of a Memorial bay can be found north of the Y in LIBERTY. Obverse Stage B: The die scratch NW of the bowtie remains. The die scratch to the right of the chin is weak, but still visible. The other Stage A die scratches and clash marks have been abraded away. Reverse Stage A: A die scratch runs SW from the bottom of the I in UNITED. A die scratch runs from NNW to SSE to the left of the E in EPU. A short, strong die gouge touches the center right side of the 2nd A in AMERICA. A short die scratch runs from SW to NE on the right end of the roof of the Memorial. A die clash mark runs from the bottom left of the Memorial south to the top left of the N in ONE. A die clash mark can be found on the right side of the roof of the Memorial. Reverse Stage B: Several die scratches run NNW from the left cornice and the left roof. A die gouge can be found between the upper C and A in AMERICA. A die gouge can be found to the right of the upper 2nd A in AMERICA. The die clash below the left side of the Memorial has been abraded away. Submitted By: William R. Hostutler Cross References: None known
1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-063 1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-064 1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-065 1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-066 1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-067 1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-068 1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-069 "Best Of" Variety 1964 1¢ Pr WDDR-070 1964 1¢ WDDR-071 “Best Of” Variety Description: A spread towards the center shows on USA, FG, ONE CENT, and the right base of the Memorial. The spread is strongest on the lower right side of the reverse. Die Markers: Obverse: Die clash marks can be found above the Y in LIBERTY and through the 19 in the date. Parallel die scratches run north to the right and to the left of the top of the Y in LIBERTY. A die scratch runs SSW from the bottom of the T in LIBERTY. Parallel die scratches run from SSW to NNE to the right of the nose. Reverse: A light die scratch runs from west to east below the TES in STATES. A light die scratch runs south from the 2nd A in AMERICA to the last Memorial column. Submitted By: William R. Hostutler Cross References: None known
1964 1¢ WDDR-072 1964 1¢ WDDR-073 "Best Of" Variety 1964 1¢ WDDR-074 1964 1¢ WDDR-075 Go To: | ||
